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Since January 2007, forex reserves have moved from $12.87 billion to $16.77 billion in September this year.

A 17 per cent sales tax on fertilisers will adversely affect wheat production.

Utility official, union leader believe cash flow will never improve.

OGRA issues policy for shifting CNG stations which have been closed down or affected by public sector constructions.

The increase in debit card usage can be attributed to the deteriorating law and order situation.

Customers can even browse through pictures of the available animals online and make selections on the basis of weight.

Raisani pledges to challenge in court what he terms “one-sided” deal with Singapore-based company to run Gwadar Port.

Local consumption assessed to be 23.5 million tons for next year as production target for rabi season 2010-11 is set.

3,200 barrels of oil, 11mmcfd of gas to be obtained by MOL Pakistan in Tal block in Kohat district.

Fiscal and monetary policies killing industry, says former FPCCI president.

Furnace oil and high speed diesel lead recovery as oil sales surge to 1.9 million

Islamabad decides to go solo to secure IMF tranche as federal and provincial secretaries' meeting remains fruitless.

Soaring oil prices, foreign inflows, positive investors sentiment among the triggers.

Province demands increase in power charges, future hydro projects to be returned to provinces.

Sindh government decides to withdraw authority given to Federal Board of Revenue to collect sales tax on services.

SC requested to order federal and provincial govts to renegotiate Reko Diq mining contract.

Prices continue to surge, retailing as high as Rs125 per kg.

Joint secretariat will help private donors conduct coordinated flood relief efforts in Sindh.

The phone that put Samsung on the map - the Galaxy S - has begun to make waves at the high-end of the mobile market.

In the 1990s, when Pakistan was not a strategic asset like it is today, we would have been dumped a long time back.

The govt dropped a ‘petrol bomb’ and people are bracing for an ‘electric shock’ in the form of high tariffs.

How conflicting responsibilities of the regulator make sudden changes inevitable.

Steadily rising prices have only added to the allure.

Why the country needs to control unnecessary imports — and fast.

Rising sugar prices showed no signs of respite even as TCP auctioned another 10,000 tons of imported sugar.

The terminal will be constructed at Port Qasim and function on 30-year build.

Why it made sense for US president Barack Obama to skip Pakistan during his visit to the region.

Cement prices in retail markets continue to increase despite a slowdown in construction activities.

Full input tax refunds to be allowed, exemptions to be revoked.

Two billion tons of coal reserves in block-II confirmed, 100MW power can be generated from the project with a year.

Investor confidence boosted after a series of positive news.

Member and nominee directors of stock exchange express resolve to work for greater interest of equity markets.

Russian investors visiting the country express interest in investment in coal and energy sectors.

UBL Fund Managers Limited announce Shariah-compliant savings scheme UBL Islamic Savings Fund (UISF).

Move part of drive to check adulteration.

Spot rate for cotton rises Rs200 from Thursday’s rate of Rs8,700 per maund.

Huge profits of Rs25 per kg translate to returns of more than a billion rupees.

Friday’s crash raises concerns for some firms.

Ball is in Pakistan’s court now, says Iranian official.

Opportunities in infrastructure projects highlighted.

Company’s post-flood volume up on orders from UN, other NGOs.

Firm Asian markets, fresh buying among the triggers.

Income tax collection target increases, indirect tax targets reduced.

The government also agrees to impose a 10 per cent surcharge on income tax in a meeting with the IMF.

Rupee firms, overnight rates rise.

Analyst fears oil prices will further cut margins.

Winning confidence of the IMF and donors becomes increasingly urgent.

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan chairman heads to Karachi as KSE board meets.

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh stresses increase in productivity in agriculture, industry.

More than half of total exports go to Afghanistan while India comes in second place.